Democratization: A Comparative Analysis of 170 Countries: 7 (Routledge Research in Comparative Politics) - Hardcover

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Vanhanen, Tatu

 
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Synopsis

This book examines the relationship between indicators of resource distribution and democratization in the group of 170 countries with data ranging from the 1850s to the present day. Vanhanen constructs a compelling argument, concluding that the emergence of democracy is closely linked to resource distribution.

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About the Author

Tatu Vanhanen is Emeritus Professor of Political Science at the University of Tampere, Finland. He is also the author of The Process of Democratization, Prospects of Democracy and The Democratization of Eastern Europe.

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